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5 HOME SECRETARY Explore the lost gardens of London, dive deeper into movies and visit a Jumbled Alphabet exhibition
8-13 WHAT’S ON South’s best fireworks displays, spooky Halloween events and Midcentury Modern celebrates 20 years
15 FAMILY Things to do as a family; The South Londoner’s top picks for your little ones
17-19 LOCAL FACES Regal Rags talks sourcing vintage and south London fashion, and Michelin-trained Peckham chef explains how he went from drug dealing to cooking for celebs
20-27 FOOD & DRINK Crystal Palace’s Chatsworth Bakehouse brings people together, editor Eliza Frost visits Clock House Tavern, plus new openings in your ‘hood
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30 A LOVE LETTER TO SOUTH LONDON The founder of Peckham Conker Club shares his favourite spots this side of the river
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nairy baghramian: Jumbled alphabet
The South London Gallery presents a solo exhibition by artist Nairy Baghramian. For over 20 years she has been making sculptures that ask you to reconsider your sense of self, space and relation to the object.
Made from materials such as marble, wood, metal and resin, her sculptures often respond to the surrounding environment, engaging with architecture and people.
“Jumbled Alphabet” brings together sculptures from the artist’s “Misfits” series, disrupting the idea of children’s building toys in which pieces fit together perfectly.
“Misfits” celebrates the beauty of things that don’t fit, and the creativity found in what’s considered “dis-functional”. The series recognises the magic of being an outsider and seeing the potential in imperfection.
These ideas are taken further in new hybrid sculptures created by Baghramian in a process of exchange with other artists. They play on ideas of the hand-me-down and the fitting together of mismatched parts. This spirit of playful collaboration is also seen in an evolving drawing made by children who visit the SLG during the exhibition.
Dates: Showing until 12 January 2025 tickets: Free 65 Peckham Road, SE5 8UH www.southlondongallery.org/exhibitions/ nairy-baghramian-jumbled-alphabet/
brixton black history Walking tour
Take part in a walking tour of Brixton that takes you on a journey through culture, heritage and significant landmarks, plus hear about pivotal moments and iconic figures that have shaped the community and area.
You will learn how a much-loved building was saved from demolition and is fast becoming a popular community asset and about Lambeth Town Hall, which helped to build cultural bridges.
Exploring all aspects of Brixton life, the tour takes in Brixton Village, a home of food, goods and community with more than 100 independent vendors representing over 50 nationalities, as well as Bon Marché (the department store), Brixton Recreation Centre and much more.
It all begins in Windrush Square, at 10:30am.
Date: 23 October 2024
tickets: From £16.80 Windrush Square, Effra Road, SW2 1JQ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brixton-blackhistory-walking-tour-tickets-1002786610747
deeper into movies
Peckham Levels welcomes the return of Deeper Into Movies, back for more expertly curated screenings of cult classics, overlooked gems and important contemporary cinema.
This October, explore Jennifer’s Body. When smalltown high-school student Jennifer is possessed by a hungry demon, she transitions from being “high-school evil” – gorgeous, stuck up and ultra-attitudinal – to the real deal – evil-evil.
Date: 23 October 2024
tickets: From £5 95a Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4ST peckhamlevels.org/events/jennifers-body
bottle Factory
Held in a beautifully restored old bottling factory in the heart of south east London, Peckham Carboot presents Bottle Factory Flea Market.
You’ll find over 30 vintage and designer clothing, homeware and furniture traders for you to explore. Pick up a coffee and pastries from Coffee Vantastic, or pizza from Tracks Pizza, and hunt for a bargain. Plus, dogs are welcome.
Date: 20 October 2024
tickets: From £6.13
The Bottle Factory, 12 Ossory Road, SE1 5AN www.peckhamcarboot.com
lost gardens oF london
Did you know that Southwark once had a zoo? Or that for a short spell, Britain’s first ecological park was built within a stone’s throw of Tower Bridge? Or that one of the capital’s most celebrated botanical gardens now lies beneath the platforms of Waterloo station?
The Garden Museum’s new exhibition “Lost Gardens of London” will reveal the secret history of some of London’s forgotten gardens.
Thousands of gardens have vanished across London over the past five hundred years – ranging from princely pleasure grounds and private botanical gardens to humble allotments and defunct squares. This is your chance to discover them.
Date: 23 October 2024 to 2 March 2025
tickets: £15
5 Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7LB gardenmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/ lostgardensoflondon
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midcentury modern returns to dulwich
What was initially a humble congregation of dealers and enthusiasts has blossomed into a sprawling spectacle boasting over 85 stands, ranging from intimate room settings to towering tablescapes.
Midcentury Modern is a testament to the allure of mid-20th century design and salutes designers who first championed the aesthetic, including Eames, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Pierre Paulin and Verner Panton. It returns to Dulwich College on Sunday 17 November 2024, from 10am to 4pm.
Beyond the material, the fair fosters a sense of community among attendees who share a passion for both midcentury and the contemporary, with designers taking stands upstairs and midcentury dealers set up downstairs of Christison Hall.
Now in its 20th year, Midcentury Modern is a place where families can connect across generations and where celebrities – including The Crown’s Olivia Colman, action man Jason Statham and Spiderman Andrew Garfield –have been spotted mixing with visitors over their shared love of furniture, lighting, art, ceramics, glass and fabrics.
It is also a space for sharing ideas and forming connections that can extend beyond the event itself.
So, join in this celebration of design that has become somewhat a homing beacon for all those who appreciate midcentury items, and the beauty of clean lines, functional elegance and enduring spirit.
Dulwich College, SE21 7LD modernshows.com/shows
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time to get scary
Celebrate Halloween in style this spooky season with these south London events
Looking for a film to spook the living daylights out of you? Look no further than the Exhibit’s movie screenings.
The Balham location is celebrating the lead-up to Halloween in style with spooky screenings in its boutique cinema. Which do you want to see – or more if you’re feeling brave:
23 October – It (2017)
24 October – Get out (2017)
25 October – Scream (1996)
30 October – The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)
31 October – A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)
Dates: 23 to 31 October
tickets: £2
12 Balham Station Road, SW12 9SG theexhibit.co.uk/whatson
The party to end all Halloween parties. Clapham Grand presents its annual ghoul-together.
From haunted Victorian theatre to fabulous death disco, you won’t want to miss this party. There will be DJs, dancers, drag and décor all over the building – watch out for the spiderwebs – alongside podium gogos, giant inflatable decor, and over 1,200 party people descending on the dance floor. Make sure you’re one of ‘em.
Date: 26 October
tickets: From £12.36
21-25 St John’s Hill, Battersea, SW11 1TT claphamgrand.com/event/the-grandshalloween-party-2024
Get ready for a night of spine-tingling excitement at one of UKG Bingo’s special Halloween events.
Get ready to shout “line” and sing along to your favourite garage tunes at this Bingo event with a twist at Between the Bridges. Decked out with the creepiest decorations, beware of the spooky Bingo caller…
Date: 25 October 2024
tickets: From £18.13
The Queen’s Walk, SE1 8XX www.betweenthebridges.co.uk/events/ukgbingo-oct-25
scream Queens bottomless brunch
It’s hot ghoul Halloween at Tonight Josephine’s Clapham branch. The party pad has been transformed into a haunted hideout with its drag scream queens taking to the mic for performances that will have you shaking that BOO-ty.
With a prize available for the best dressed, make sure you wear your spookiest get-up. The winner will be crowned Josephine’s Scream Queen, with a chance to win a huge bar tab.
Not forgetting bottomless cocktails, prosecco and an eerie-sistible brunch dish.
Date: 26 October 2024
tickets: £39
38 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UR www.tonightjosephine.co.uk/bars/clapham/ events/scream-queens-bottomless-brunchclapham
halloWeen embroidery Workshop
Looking to learn a new skill, and have fun while you’re doing it? Join Sip & Sew on Sunday 27 October at Gipsy Hill Brewery Taproom, where you will learn the joys of embroidery in a special Halloween-themed workshop over a drink or two.
You’ll be supplied with all the materials to create your Day of the Dead embroidery, with access to the bar while you work – all you need to bring is your imagination.
With two hours of relaxed embroidery tuition, you’ll learn different stitches and embellishment techniques, how to blend threads and finish your embroidery.
All abilities are welcome, including beginners, as all patterns are designed for every level of stitching experience.
Date: 27 October 2024
tickets: From £30
Unit 5, 160 Hamilton Road, Norwood, SE27 9SF www.sipandsew.co.uk/pages/book-aworkshop
buFFy bottomless brunch
In every generation, there is a chosen event. And that event alone shall stand against the vampires, demons, and forces of darkness.
Get ready to party like it’s 1997, returning to Vauxhall is the Big Buffy Bottomless Brunch and Dinner event. Bringing you the ultimate in Buffy trivia quiz, Buffythemed drag performances and even a sing-along. There will even be a best costume competition for those wanting to fulfil the full Sunnydale fantasy, with prizes to be won throughout the day. Time to slay.
Date: 2 November 2024
tickets: £19.95, or £48.95 for bottomless 6A S Lambeth Place, SW8 1SP www.designmynight.com/london/restaurants/ vauxhall/vauxhall-food-beer-garden/buffybottomless-brunch
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Ivy Nat
The Brixton shop owner on the ‘harmonious’ merging of beauty, clothing and homeware
By Eliza Frost
Founder of Ivy Nat Ogechi Enemuo’s story began when her daughter was born and she spent six months in neonatal care.
“I was heartbroken, crushed and I felt helpless seeing her wired up to so many machines,” she says. When home, her daughter developed chronic eczema.
Ogechi explains: “Every mother’s dream is to touch and stroke their little angel’s skin but this was not a reality for me, every touch was painful, agonising, for my daughter because her skin was broken and weeping.”
She tried many different skincare products on the market to solve the issue but to no avail. It wasn’t until Ogechi came across raw and natural skin care that they found a breakthrough and she noticed a difference in her daughter’s skin condition.
“Not only did her eczema clear, but her scars, which were caused by eczema, also diminished. I was able to touch my baby,” she adds.
This led Ogechi on a journey of continuous discovery of different natural plant-based products and to the creation of Ivy Nat.
Ivy Nat is based in Brixton, and Ogechi enjoys the area’s multiculturalism and sense of community.
She says: “I have designed our space to be a relaxing haven where you can truly treat yourself and unwind from a busy lifestyle.”
The shop offers skin and haircare products, as well as beauty treatments, African clothing and furniture, and lots more.
Ogechi wants to “harmoniously merge beauty, clothing and homeware”, and she says the connection between these elements lies in a commitment to authenticity, quality and community.
“We meticulously select each product and service, ensuring they are not only high-quality but also authentic. Our handwoven baskets, for instance, are sourced directly from skilled artisans who pour their heritage and expertise into their creations,” she explains.
“Similarly, our beauty services, like the lash lift and tint and massages, are designed to provide genuine care and relaxation, performed by experienced professionals.
Ivy Nat is more than just a retail space; it’s a sanctuary.
“Customers can walk in to find a beautiful, handmade basket that adds a unique touch to their home, try on vibrant African clothing that tells a story, and then unwind with a soothing massage or a refreshing lash treatment. The seamless combination of these elements creates an environment where people can nurture their inner and outer selves, all under one roof.”
When it comes to raw and natural skincare, which you will find on offer at Ivy Nat, there are benefits aplenty. They “nourish your skin with pure, chemical-
free ingredients, promoting health and radiance while reducing the risk of irritation and allergic reactions”, explains Ogechi.
While on her continuous discovery of plant-based products, what is the biggest discovery Ogechi has made?
She found that “black soap is rich in antioxidants and natural oils, and is excellent for cleansing and exfoliating the skin”.
When Ogechi worked in the corporate world before running Ivy Nat, she always carried a deep passion for beauty and skincare.
She explains how crucial it is to take a moment for yourself amid a hectic lifestyle, which is why she extended
the services at Ivy Nat to include beauty treatments.
She says: “This isn’t just a business for me, it’s about sharing my love for beauty and creating a sanctuary where you can rejuvenate and feel your best. I’m beyond thrilled to introduce this new dimension to our services and to share my passion for beauty with our wonderful clients.”
Ogechi also works closely with independent makers “to showcase their incredible products and talents”, she adds of the clothing and furniture offerings at the shop.
She adds: “This not only allows us to provide unique, beautiful pieces but also helps connect these talented artisans with new audiences. By incorporating African clothing and furniture, we’re not just selling items;
“our space is a relaxing haven where you can unwind from a busy lifestyle”
we’re telling stories, fostering cultural appreciation, and supporting sustainable livelihoods.
“I’m proud that Ivy Nat can be a bridge between these skilled makers and our wonderful customers, creating a richer, more meaningful shopping experience for everyone.”
So, whether you’re looking to update your wardrobe or home space, have a lash lift, or are looking for skincare remedies, be sure to visit Ivy Nat to experience firsthand the expertise curated by Ogechi.
98 Acre Lane, SW2 5QN ivynat.com
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Where to watch the best fireworks displays in south London this Bonfire Night
battersea park FireWorks
Attracting many fans of fireworks from all around south London, and further afield, Battersea Parks Fireworks is orchestrated by the fireworks team behind the annual New Year’s Eve London Fireworks.
Saturday sees a spectacular fireworks display accompanied by live music, fairground rides, food and warming drinks. This year, it promises even more preshow activities to get involved with.
Sunday is the family affair, fireworks in a childfriendly atmosphere with a special selection of familyfocused entertainment as well.
Dates: 2 and 3 November 2024
tickets from: £13.10, children 5-15 £8.80, under 5s free Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ www.batterseaparkfireworks.com
musical FireWorks displays
Two parks, two fireworks displays, and double bubble shows on the night. Hosted in Morden Park (2 November) and Wimbledon Park (5 November), you can experience a display for children at 6:45pm and then a second dazzling show at 8:30pm.
Doors open at each location from 5:15pm, along with the funfair. So, strap in for a wild ride of fireworks, as well as a tipple from the bar or snacks from the food vendors.
Date: 2 November and 5 November 2024
tickets from: £11.66, children 5-15 £9.01, under 4s free
Morden Park, SM4 5QU and Wimbledon Park, SW19 7HR www.merton.gov.uk/communities-andneighbourhoods/events/fireworks-displays
bromley high FireWorks and FunFair
Join in a spectacular evening of fireworks and its biggest funfair yet at Bromley High School.
Watch the night sky be lit up by colourful fireworks with family and friends, as the fireworks display dazzles. You can even buy thrill packages with your ticket for unlimited rides on the funfair. How thrilling are you feeling? There is a little thrills ticket, or big thrills for the big kids.
Date: 9 November 2024
tickets: £11, plus funfair packages
Blackbrook Lane, Bromley, BR1 2TW www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bromleyhigh-fireworks-and-funfair-2024tickets-947970755047
dulWich sports club
This family-orientated fireworks display is a key part of this community club’s fundraising activities. It regularly sells out each year, so be sure to get your tickets early.
You’ll find lots of food and drink stalls to enjoy a bite to eat, or indulge in a mulled wine – ‘tis the season.
There will be live music from 5:30pm until 7pm, headlined by Matthew Lynch, who will perform crowd faves and some songs for kids.
Date: 2 November 2024
tickets from: £12.50, under 16s for £1 Giant Arches Road, SE24 9HP www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwichfirework-display-2024-kids-for-a-quidtickets-891271786907
beckenham charity FireWorks
There are two displays at Beckenham Charity Fireworks; gates will open at 4:30pm with a quieter display at 6pm with fireworks for smaller children and the main fireworks display at 7:15pm, both set to music.
This event has been supporting local charities since 1946. Enjoy the fireworks, stay for the vast selection of food – including hot dogs, naan wraps, jerk chicken and Malaysian rice bowls – plus fairground rides and stalls.
Date: 2 November 2024
tickets from: Adult £15, concessions £10, children 5-14 £5, under 5s free Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham, BR3 3FD www.beckenhamfireworks.com
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Family events
By Eliza Frost
Adolescent Wonderland
Showing at Horniman Museum and Gardens, Adolescent Wonderland celebrates the energy, love and humour of First Nations young people living in Coen, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia.
Taken over a number of seasons between 2019 and 2023, Naomi Hobson’s photographic series presents an honest beauty that elevates the voices of young people in her community, encouraging them to tell their own stories in their own way.
Vibrant full-coloured portraits highlight the young people’s individuality and self-expression against black and white backgrounds, speaking to the importance of preserving their culture and history.
Naomi Hobson says: “Adolescence is a crucial time when identities are being challenged... There is so much to learn from the process of accepting self, and this constant and persistent search by our young people of ‘how to be’ in this world.
“I wanted to convey this by letting them lead their own narratives and confront misconceptions about how they are represented.”
Dates: Showing until 28 November
tickets: Free
100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ www.horniman.ac.uk/event/adolescentwonderland
Marmalade sandwich, anyone?
Help Paddington and the Brown Family prepare for a very special occasion; the Marmalade Day Festival.
Enter The Paddington Bear Experience through the doors of Mr Gruber’s Antiques Store and explore its unique array of curiosities and exclusive Paddington Bear merchandise. Look out for your train at Paddington Station before climbing aboard where you’ll travel to 32 Windsor Gardens, the Kitchen and even Peru.
You’ll then find yourself at the Marmalade Day Festival itself, right in Windsor Gardens, with
Paddington and his friends. You can dance, play and eat and drink – and have your picture taken with Paddington. This experience is perfect for little ones with a sense of adventure – or those who enjoy a marmalade sandwich or two.
Dates: Vary
tickets: From £29
Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB paddingtonbearexperience.com
Soft or spiky?
Polka Theatre and Half Moon present Soft or Spiky?, an all-new show from Daryl Beeton premiering in Polka’s Adventure Theatre.
The show explores the different ways we communicate with each other. What question would you want your baby to answer? What would you like them to ask you?
This playful and interactive new show is full of shapes, sounds, textures and words, exploring different ways to connect and understand each other. Inspired by heartfelt conversations with new parents, this production explores the multiple ways we communicate, ensuring that no one is left out.
At the end of the performance, there is a stay-andplay session where audiences can enter the sensory landscape of the production.
Dates: 19 October to 24 November 2024
tickets: From £11
240 The Broadway, SW19 1SB polkatheatre.com/event/soft-or-spiky
Funky Monkey keyboard classes
Already thinking of the school holidays? Well, Funky Monkey – with locations across south London – hosts keyboard classes to get your musical little ones practising an instrument.
Themed half-day workshops are running in the October and December breaks. The 3.5-hour workshops are for beginners and have a different theme depending on the season. It is a great opportunity for those aged 5-8 years to try out the keyboard and make music the Funky Monkey way.
And if you’re really prepped, Funky Monkey is hosting a week-long course for “keyboard superstars” in the Easter holidays of 2025.
Dates, prices anD locations vary www.funkymonkey.info/holiday-courses
Kids’ Halloween at Brixton Windmill
Join in a free family Halloween event in Brixton Windmill Gardens this spooky season. There’s a lot on offer to keep the whole brood entertained. Try the lantern carving workshop, where you can make a traditional pumpkin lantern, or take part in Halloween arts and crafts.
You can also join in on spooky stories for children (ages 5 to 11) inside the Windmill at 1:30pm and 2:45p. The events on the day are drop-in only, but don’t worry, they’ll have sign-up sheets for if it gets busy. You can also enjoy refreshments from the cafe or do a spot of Halloween shopping in the store.
Date: 27 October 2024
tickets: Free
100 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton Hill, SW2 5DA www.brixtonwindmill.org/events/halloweenat-brixton-windmill
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Saturday Sessions
Start the weekend with creative activities and performances for children aged 5 –11, and their families. Adapted Relaxed Sessions take place in the morning (free, ticket required)
Sat 14 Sep, Sat 5 Oct, Sat 2 Nov & Sat 7 Dec
Creative Encounters
Find a home in central London with evenings of arts, music, poetry and creative activities
Wed 25 Sep, Wed 30 Oct, Wed 20 Nov, Wed 11 Dec & Wed 18 Dec
Part of Open Doors
Our regular free events are open to all, and bursting with creativity
Mix & Move
Pick up new steps and meet people at our monthly dance workshops. Learn AfroFusion moves with Autumn dance leaders, Kiduku Rhythms
Fri 27 Sep, Fri 25 Oct, Fri 22 Nov & Fri 13 Dec
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regal rags
The brother-sister duo behind the new Peckham shop talks sourcing vintage and designer, and south London style
By Eliza Frost
“I got lucky buying some Burberry coats, and it went quite well,” says David Hughes of starting out at Portobello Market.
He joined another stallholder’s spot before deciding it should be a forever job back in 2018 and securing a spot for Regals Rags. David would drive there in his mum’s Fiat at 5am, “but to be honest, it was probably the most fun time. Everything could be a success as everything was ahead of me”.
Sister Tessa Hughes was working as a buyer before starting work full-time with David in 2020.
She says: “I’ve always been really interested in vintage clothes. I haven’t really bought anything new since I was about 18. I used to trawl charity shops and try to develop an individual style.”
That’s what she’s also found really interesting with vintage, the fact you can create a really individual style. “When you turn up somewhere, you know no one else is going to be wearing it,” she adds.
David explains how, when they were kids, their dad used to “drag us around charity shops”, and “our mum is into vintage furniture and style”. “If we didn’t have that, we wouldn’t really have the eye or interest in it,” he adds.
Regal Rags started to grow, and they found a supplier they could visit directly in Italy.
Their motto is that if it’s designer, it’s got to have an interesting flare. They don’t just buy for the brand. And when it comes to vintage, that interest is important too, as well as being good quality.
Recycling good quality clothing can make an old look brand new. Tessa explains how you can have an item from the 70s that looks very 70s, and then style it with streetwear pieces, wearing really baggy trousers and a crop top. “A person can change the item through how they wear it, which I find really like exciting and seeing how items are styled for today,” she adds. It’s common for trends to come back around. They are seeing 90s Prada have a big resurgence at the moment, and some things hold their own, they add, like Afghan coats – “they’re such a classic shape and style, I find it hard to think that those would ever not be wanted”, says Tessa.
“We don’t tend to jump on microtrends,” says David, like the jorts trend this summer. But they do source items that shoppers would like, “everything seems to have become a bit more toned down over the last few years”, and so the stock they are attracted to also reflects that –“but everything comes back around”.
Most Regal Rags items are handpicked by the pair. Tessa was going on a sourcing trip the day after our interview, and “you never know what you’re going to find”, she says. Recently, she discovered a mint condition Gianni Versace Celestial Sun 1980s bag.
Going on these sourcing trips is style inspiration in itself. David says how, in Europe, the style is “loud and in your face, but also effortless”.
But when it comes to south London, it has “an undercurrent of people who dress really individually, playing around with clothes”, says Tessa, who grew up going to garage nights around town, and is partly where her style developed.
vintage means
“you know no one else is going to be wearing it”
“I wanted all the Moschino and Versace, I couldn’t afford them and now I’m selling them,” she says. “I’ve always wanted to have my own style, and not turn up wearing an almost identical outfit to my friend or someone else at a party. That’s what you can do with vintage.”
And you can combine those vintage pieces with items already in your wardrobe, they say. And if you do like to follow trends, the circular nature of fashion means you can often find something similar, but that is second-hand. David explains how they’ve had some super mini miniskirts at Regal Rags that have been on trend this season: “So, you can see those microtrends and look to vintage pieces so that they’re better quality and haven’t been mass produced.”
And now you can visit Regal Rags at its own shop in Peckham, which opened in September. The pair will still be doing Portobello Market and Herne Hill Market each weekend, but the permanent shop means customers can come in and appreciate the clothes, bringing back that enjoyment to shopping.
Finally, do they ever keep finds for themselves? “It’s quite hard not to,” laughs Tessa. “But the enjoyment of seeing someone else buy it and someone else love it is also, I think, partly why we love doing this. Seeing someone finding the jacket that fits that they’ve been looking for is such a nice feeling.”
193 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4TP www.instagram.com/regalragslondon
A SEASON OF BRILLIANT SHOWS AT THE UNICORN
michelin-trained peckham chef went from drug dealing to cooking for celebs
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By Isabel Ramírez
APeckham chef has managed to turn his life around – from drug dealing and prison to going viral on social media and getting a permanent residency at a pub where he grew up.
This time three years ago, Nathaniel Mortley a.k.a. Natty Can Cook was locked up in HMP Brixton cooking for his fellow inmates. Now, he is running his own kitchen at The Greyhound pub.
In addition to this, he has a sea of adoring fans on social media, including celebrities, who are all vying for his food. But how did he turn it all around?
The 30-year-old was imprisoned in 2019 for drug offences and served two and a half years inside.
“I was dealing drugs – party drugs – on the side while I was working in hospitality,” he said, expressing that it
was due to discrimination at one of the restaurants he worked at that he lost his passion for cooking and fell into crime.
But that wasn’t always the case. When he was 16, Nathaniel was stabbed. On leaving St Thomas the Apostle school, his mum worried for his future and encouraged him to pursue hospitality as a way of staying out of trouble.
He did a culinary course at Lewisham College and his first job at 18 was cheffing at Oblix at The Shard.
If it wasn’t for this grounding in cookery and having a focus, he said he probably wouldn’t have turned his life around.
“A lot of people think I learned to cook like this in prison but that’s not true,” he says, explaining that he is Michelin-trained and worked in some of London’s top restaurants before being arrested.
While inside, he quickly got a job at the prisoner-run restaurant The Clink after they saw what he could do. He was released three years ago and decided to set up a social media platform. And from there he has flown.
Impressed by his high-end techniques, people started booking him to cook for their private events, including famous artists: “Chip added me on Snapchat after he had seen my food. I’ve cooked for him twice.”
Nathaniel has also hosted some big events for rapper Ambush and BBC 1Xtra host Nadia Jae.
“Cooking really breaks down doors because everyone needs to eat.”
At The Greyhound, he is serving up Caribbean small plates fine-dining style. The soft-shell crab and cheesy beef croquettes inject new flavours into the once-rundown “old men’s pub”.
Far away from his old cell, Nathaniel said he still thinks about prison every day. “It saved my life,” he professed.
The chef now wants to help young men coming out of prison to get on the right path: “In the culinary world, they don’t look down on you because you’ve been to prison.
“As long as you’ve got a passion and you’re willing to learn and listen – I’d be willing to take people on.”
109 Peckham High Street, SE15 5SE www.thegreyhound.uk
chatsworth bakehouse
The founders of the Crystal Palace bakery on humble beginnings, double carb sandwiches and why Anerley Road is a true high street
By Eliza Frost
Photographer: Ed Schofield www.edschofieldphoto.com
Chatsworth Bakehouse didn’t aim to be a viral location. Owners Sian Evans and Tom Mathews say the bakery “is for everyone, and it should be for everyone”.
We’re stood in “the red shop”, the “hero”, or original 120A Anerley Road as we chat – an adorable way they now use to differentiate between shops since they’ve opened a second location a few doors down at 116.
Preparation for the weekend was full tarts ahead at 3pm on a Friday. There was the peeling of apples while something bubbled on a hotplate, plums aplenty and a single pre-ordered sandwich left to be collected.
Tom was bouncing around the kitchen like a wellpractised dance routine as Sian and I stood on either side of the central, multi-use table of Chatsworth Bakehouse.
To think they baked just in this store, considering the quantities they produce, is as baffling as it is impressive. And before this, in their flat kitchen.
Chatsworth Bakehouse began in the pair’s home during the first Covid lockdown. Tom had to close his pop-up restaurant and didn’t want any produce to go to waste, so he was cooking for the community and local food banks.
He was getting up as normal each day and soon started baking. Sian joined the street’s WhatsApp group offering Tom’s breads for free – and it has grown and grown ever since.
It wasn’t until May 2021, when things had outgrown their flat, that they started to look for a premises. Sian was delivering goods in Crystal Palace when she stopped outside the red shop waiting in traffic and saw it was empty. They went to see it two weeks later and fell in love.
Chatsworth has become part of the Anerley Road furniture over the past three years, and Sian says they’ve enjoyed getting to know the neighbours on the street, “like a proper high street”.
The limit of the flat’s domestic oven and then the cosy space of 120A was why they had to keep to tight timings of when items were served. Like pizzas coming out at 1pm. But it is a system that worked for them, so it’s stuck around.
120A serves up sandwiches and slices and 116 is the walk-in bakery, where you can normally find buns, Guinness cake, cookies, breads and Chatsworth Bakehouse’s by-the-slab focaccia.
116 saw a “soft launch” back in July, Sian was pretty clear they weren’t as ready for it as they wanted to be –but “we just couldn't keep up with the Saturday crowd”.
But it’s thriving. As to be expected when you see the delights that come out of this place.
When we talk bakes, Tom says he started by “winging it and constantly getting away with it”, to which Sian replies that he would “never, ever give himself credit, but every new item is just fully formed in his head”.
Chatsworth is “non-fussy, seasonal, with really solid bakes”, and “really good flavour”. That’s a non-negotiable for the two. As well as keeping community at the heart. Saturday and Sunday can see queues around the block, from each shop now. But they don’t necessarily want it to be that way.
They value customers at the forefront, Sian says: “I always really wanted to have a space that when you walked past, somebody waved at you, and you knew that person. That’s obviously harder as you grow, but that is how we wanted to run this place.
“The guys that work here run it the same as us; everyone who comes in here, we give those people a few minutes of our time.” Continues on page 22
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The food is, of course, important to them, but so is being accessible for everyone. Chatsworth is the leveller, Sian adds, “and we want to protect that as much as possible”.
She says: “This high street, particularly all the people who have businesses here, we're really passionate about all of them, and they've really been great to us. It's about respecting where you are, and listening to the people that are there, and not imposing something on them that wasn't wanted.”
So, when you come to Chatsworth, be sure to enjoy the whole high street, too. You can even take your goods from the bakery to different spots to enjoy.
It’s a true day out on Anerley Road. Sian even says that some customers come in for treats first thing, eat them in Crystal Palace Park before coming back around at 1pm for a pizza slice for lunch.
Expanding the amount the team bakes has been on Sian and Tom’s mind, to ensure people can loop back around if they desire: “We couldn’t make enough for the Saturday audience”, and their sandwiches have been known to sell out quicker than Glastonbury.
But they were nervous to open 116, “we weren't ready for it, but we knew that we probably needed it, and we didn't want to go anywhere else”, says Sian.
She adds that, when they’ve been interviewed before, people ask, “What is it like to be a hype place?”. “But it was never the intention,” says Sian.
“People say there is always a queue, but actually a queue can be detrimental. We really want you to be able to walk in. It’s still busy now, but we do make a lot more food, too.
“Everyone here is working their absolute socks off. And we're not doing it to be hype-y.”
They want the measure of success to be slightly different: are you serving the people who are local to
you? Are you able to offer employment? Do people feel welcome? Will people remember you on that high street when they are grown up?
Sian says: “I guess it sounds very idealistic, but when I was younger, that's what I remember. I remember all the shops that my nan used to take me to, I remember them fondly, above all the other stuff. I think that's really important.”
And on offering employment, many of the Chatsworth team are previous customers – “and it’s as much theirs as it is ours”, says Sian.
The whole team also get involved in the entire process, baking and then serving each customer who walks through the doors.
Even as we’re speaking, the team is weaving in and out, hauling in huge trays of prepped bakes between the two shops.
Sian says it reminds her of a sandwich shop in Rome she and Tom visited; one that got so popular they opened a second spot across the square, with staff carrying bread
above their head between the two.
When they were thinking about how 120A and 116 were going to work, she remembered that place and that the two Chatsworth Bakehouse locations would find a rhythm. But it feels like they’ve already found their tune.
Especially with flavour, and that’s thanks to Tom, he says: “We like to be creative but simplify it, each element has to really count. I like to have three elements or four elements, and then make each one sing.
“As we move into autumn, we've got some really nice things like pumpkins coming in, more green vegetables and potato.”
Chatsworth also homes in on nostalgic cooking, and British baking with Italian influences, because Sian’s mum is Italian – and she’s been growing pumpkins for sandwiches this season.
One sandwich that really sings is the Lagotto. Sian says it’s actually the name of the truffle dog, and the
sandwich has coppa and chopping prosciutto cotto, rosemary and parmesan roast potatoes, black truffle aioli and sweet and sour shallots topped with wild rocket.
There is always a fun name, too – Peach on the Beach, Park Life, Kimchi Faceplant, King of Cool – and the team is already thinking up Christmas sandwich titles in September.
As we finish speaking, the last sandwich is collected for another week at 120A. It’s Chatsworth Bakehouse’s Tuna Royale, Tom tells the lucky sandwich owner it has some extra spice as she leaves to go and eat it in the park – along with a Guinness cake picked up from 116.
The evening may be drawing in, but Chatsworth Bakehouse is always baking for a new day.
120A and 116 Anerley Road, SE19 2AN www.chatsworthbakehouse.com
bitesize
By Eliza Frost
roobarb’s supper club
Looking for a vegan supper club? Look no further than ROOBARB’s. With a completely plant-based menu that focuses on seasonal produce, chef Daisy Anderson’s food is always packed with flavour.
Inspired by travel, she creates fresh, wholesome food that aims to put fruit and veg centre stage.
Hosting regular supper clubs, it costs £35 per person, and you can book ROOBARB’s for 15 October at Gipsy Hill Taproom or 25 October at Four Boroughs in Crystal Palace.
www.roobarbs.com
good measure
Inspired by Taipei's underground bar scene, where the best bars are found in the most unexpected places, Good Measure is an intimate spot tucked beneath Daddy Bao’s restaurant.
Try their killer cocktails and bar snacks from Daddy Bao – like the salt and pepper chips or fluffy bao buns oozing with delicious flavours – all set to the beat of old-school hip hop and low-fi tunes. It’s walk-in only, so be ready to dive straight in.
113 Mitcham Road, SW17 9PE daddybao.co.uk/goodmeasure
Conveniently opening on National Burger Day this year, Bleecker has finally ventured south of the river. The favourite burger of many, you’ll find a delivery-only spot in SE1.
Simply good burgers are the bread and butter of Bleecker, which says burgers are about the beef. Bleecker uses rare-breed, grass-fed beef from small farms in the UK. It’s dry-aged and cooked when you order. Then comes the finishing touches: a sesame seed bun, scratch burger sauce and good old American cheese.
A classic burger, done right, according to Bleecker – better try for yourself to make sure.
104 Tooley Street, SE1 2TH www.bleecker.co.uk
Four boroughs
The perfect grind for when you’re on the grind. Delicious coffee spot Four Boroughs has opened a new location in Sydenham, making it the fourth alongside Crystal Palace, Loughborough Junction and South Norwood.
Serving Assembly Coffee and located just as you’re heading to the train station from Sydenham Road, Four Boroughs is great for an on-the-go caffeine hit.
6 Sydenham Station Approach, SE26 5EU www.instagram.com/four_boroughs
mauby
Locally opened and operated, Mauby is an eclectic bar and plates spot with seasonal menus. And it’s all naturally gluten free.
Previously Jerk Off BBQ, the team has now opened a new site in Brockley. For an example menu, there’s smoked sausage, stewed homestyle beans, fried plantain, Bajan cucumber salad, and 1/4 portion house marinated jerk chicken.
Is your mouth watering, too?
1 Harefield Road, SE4 1LW www.maubybrockley.com
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Review: CloCk House Tavern
Editor Eliza Frost visits the revamped pub by the Rye for a cosy dinner that welcomes you in to hide from the seasons
As soon as that first leaf falls in autumn, it indicates cosy season. And, for me, nothing is cosier than a dimly lit pub, with nooks and snugs where you can hide away from the elements with a glass of red wine, and the option to snack on something potato-based.
Clock House Tavern has had a revamp, and oozes a “we just stumbled across this pub while on a long walk in the countryside” vibe. If, by countryside, we mean Peckham Rye.
Sat in the snug of the pub, it was a bottle of Malbec and two glasses kind of order. The South African wine, Here & There (£29), was a delight – warm and open on the nose with ripe redcurrant and raspberry fruit and just a hint of spice. A nice rounded finish to each sip that invited you back for more.
It was then time to peruse the menu by Gengelly’s, run by chefs George Genn and Laurence Pengelly who are heading up the kitchen at Clock House. They focus on using fresh and sustainable organic produce, and they promise a menu that will centre on “bold, unfussy and delicious dishes”.
And that’s exactly what we found.
On the “snacks” section of the menu, we started with
the “Gildas” (£5). This plate, hailing from Spain’s San Sebastian, had a taste of the sea from the oil-packed anchovy, spicy, pickled-ness from the guindilla pepper, and a saltiness from pitted green olives. Not quite a palette cleanser, but a flavour profile so rich it offers to pay for the whole dinner.
The next snack was the Ricotta Mustia Winchester croquettes, stuffed with the smoky sheep’s cheese with a perfectly crisp outer layer, served with charred corn mayo and red peppers (£6). This plate was smooth and decadent and textured.
Lastly on the snacks, we had a confit potato –layered and crisp – served with a habanero toum (£6). The toum was a bold sauce that had a kick from the habanero. If habanero chillies had one fan, it would be me. I could’ve dipped pieces of this buttery ‘tato into the toum all evening.
Now onto the flatbreads, which were as light as you’d want them to be when you’re about to put another carb right on top. The potato and taleggio flatbread (£8) had nods to Italy in its flavour, with thin slices of potato crispy atop and cheese melting off as you tear and share.
The second flatbread was a crab, butter and preserved
lemon chilli flatbread (£11) – balanced, mellow spice and delicious pieces of crab.
In the mains portion of the menu, I can be sure that the black label smash burger (£12.50) will remain in your thoughts for a few days after enjoying. Perfect juicy patties, a bun that literally shined under the low lights of Clock House, plus a sauce and pickles that finished it off in a way so beautifully that it’s left a lasting impression.
For pud, the Amarena cherry Bakewell with crème fraiche (£7.50) seemed the epitome of a sat-by-the-fire dessert. The cherries were tart, the almond flavour sang loudly, and the crème fraiche cut through it all.
Clock House is run by the team at Parched, an indie south London pub group founded by four local friends who wanted to preserve pub culture. The same team behind other The South Londoner favourites like The Montpelier, The White Horse, and most recently The Earl of Derby.
And preserve the Clock House they did. With that olde pub feel, right on the Rye, it’s an ideal destination for when you want to hide from the seasons and cosy up.
Clock House Tavern, 196A Peckham Rye, SE22 9QA clockhousetavern.co.uk
Friends of Age Exchange’s
Sunday 17 November 10.30am-4.45pm
Blackheath Halls
23 Lee Road
Blackheath
SE3 9RQ
£3 entry
Blackheath Christmas Fair
(Free to Friends & under 16s)
All sales support Age Exchange and their dementia services
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a love letter to south london
As told to Eliza Frost
Photographer: Don Blandford
“Some people age wines, I age conkers.” Founder of Peckham Conker Club Chris Quigley, who is the proud owner of the world’s largest collection of cellar-aged conkers, writes a love letter to south London.
What inspired you to start Peckham Conker Club?
A strange confluence of A) moving to Peckham, B) having a baby daughter and pushing her around the Rye on cold autumn mornings, and C) becoming mildly obsessed with the idea of the enormous waste and opportunity that horse chestnut (aka the conker) trees create.
Horse chestnuts are amazingly beautiful, and hugely plentiful, yet completely useless. They're poisonous to humans (and animals) – so don't eat them – and they mostly end up rotting on the floor. Because of this, I set myself the goal of doing something positive with them, which is where the idea of Peckham Conker Club came from. I'm also a big fan of random events, having previously set up a meme-battle event called #KittenCamp in the early 2010s.
What do you love most about running Peckham Conker Club?
I love how everyone has their own conker story. I met a Scottish guy during Peckham Festival who told me a childhood story about a horse chestnut tree in a neighbouring garden that dropped the biggest conkers he's ever experienced. He said that he'd moved away from Scotland around 50 years ago and that he was planning on going back this autumn to see if the tree was still dropping conker bombs… He promised he'd bring one back for me.
What does a typical week in south London involve for you, when conkering?
During conker season, I spend my mornings running around the Rye with my dogs, collecting conkers and scaring off squirrels (every conker collector’s nemeses). This year we'll have over 1,000 people take part in the Peckham Conker Championships, so I've now got a team of fellow conker collectors assisting me. Other than collecting conkers, I'm also busy designing new conker-based merch. We collaborate with designers from south east London and beyond to design new ideas, which this year includes the launch of our new Bonkers Conkers kids’ game.
What are your favourite south London eateries?
I'm a regular at Falafel and Shawarma in Camberwell, and look forward to an end-of-week Friday lunch Falafel wrap. I live just off Bellenden Road, so love to pop into The Begging Bowl at weekends, too. If it's something a little more of a treat, we'll head to Levan. I love a set menu as it takes away the stress of choice.
Where do you shop for clothes and homeware in south London?
Alpha Shadows was a longstanding favourite south London clothes shop I loved, but it sadly closed over Lockdown. It used to sell the best Japanese imported clothes. I'm still mourning its loss, and haven't found another go-to replacement.
And your favourite south London landmark?
The Shard. I love the view of the Shard from the Rye – it pops up in the distance, reminding me that the heart of the city is only a few miles away.
Have any fellow local businesses been a help in forming or running Peckham Conker Club?
Ian from Brick Brewery has been very supportive over the years. The guys at Flock & Herd have also been a positive force. They helped road test some of our first conker merch in the early days, and also created a series of meat conkers for us.
What’s the one place, thing or activity south of the river that everyone should try at least once?
Conkers! Obviously. Not to be biased, but Peckham Rye produces some of the best nuts in Britain. The whole eastern side of the Rye is lined with horse chestnut trees, dropping a huge amount of conkers throughout the season. There's one specific tree that's my go-to – but I'm not telling which one it is.
The Peckham Conker Championships 2024 is on Saturday 12 October peckhamconker.club
CRYPTMAS 2024
Wed - Sat 27 Nov - 21 Dec
6 - 11.30
We are delighted to partner up with good friends Chefs Klose & Soan for our Christmas 2024 party season!
For 16 nights, we will be taking bookings for groups of 10 to 40 guests to enjoy a superb seasonal feast under the stunning candlelit 200 year old arches of St Peter’s Church Walworth.
With draught beer from local brewers Orbit and a full cocktail and wine menu, this will undoubtedly prove to be a romantic & unique experience.
Live music + djs are also planned on some nights to top off the evening in a most festive & joyful manner!
Saint Louie
The Crypt at St Peter’s Walworth Liverpool Grove, SE17 8HH southlondonlouie.com
Menu
Canapé
£50
Chickpea panisse, fermented chilli sauce & parmesan
Starters
Roast violina pumpkin, crispy kale, clementine & burrata (v)
Beetroot cured trout, pickled cucumber, crisp bread & horseradish
.*vegan option available upon request
Mains
Spinach & ricotta rotolo, roast winter tomatoes, parmesan & crispy sage (v)
Roast fosse meadow chicken, pigs in blankets, braised leeks & tarragon
*vegan option available upon request
For the table
Roast potatoes & herb salt (vg)
Glazed sandy carrots (vg)
Seasonal greens & preserved lemon (vg)
Cheese board £8 supplement
Selection of Mons cheese, quince & oat crackers
Dessert
Sticky toffee pudding & cream (v)
Poached pear, chocolate mousse & toasted hazelnuts (vg)
For more info and to book, email cryptmas@louielouie.london or scan the QR code
New murals celebrate colourful Canada Water
As we head into autumn, the changing of the seasons brings eyecatching colours to the natural environment. Surrey Quays Shopping Centre also has a bold new look, with two striking murals painted as part of London Mural Festival 2024, the capital’s biggest celebration of street art, organised by award-winning agency Global Street Art. The two artworks were designed by Croatian artist and illustrator Tea Jurišić and Spanish street artist David Maker.
Jurišić’s artwork celebrates Canada Water’s culture and heritage with a depiction of people from the area’s past and present enjoying activities in nature. A dock worker carries logs, while a sailor holds a ship. Their poses are echoed by a skateboarder and a woman enjoying the surroundings while sipping tea.
The natural environment is another key part of Canada Water’s identity. Russia Dock Woodlands, home to kingfishers and herons, lead on to the myriad managed wildlife habitats of Stave Hill Ecological Park. Meanwhile, the restoration process at Canada Dock is creating nesting sites for birds to help boost biodiversity. These spaces are part of more than 130 acres of parks and woodlands in the area, with British Land adding 12 more acres of open spaces as part of the development. In Jurišić’s mural, these are represented through a duck on the left, and flora and the River Thames winding through London on the right.
Jurišić said: “The theme of London Mural Festival, ‘Connection’, weaves through the entire mural.
“My idea when creating the mural was for the scene to be recognisable both up close and from afar, which is why I painted the figures very large. I hope passers-by will start to see themselves and their loved ones in the painted motifs.”
On the shopping centre wall to the left of the entrance to Tesco, Maker’s mural continues the natural theme, blending it with a fantasy feel to celebrate people’s emotional connection with the local landscape. His work depicts aquatic wildlife, with ducks, water lilies and rippling water.
Emma Cariaga, Joint Head of Canada Water at British Land, said: “Canada Water has a rich history, vibrant culture and easy access to nature, which we’re lucky to be able to celebrate as we develop the area’s public spaces. These murals shout loud and proud about some of the things that make Canada Water such a special place, celebrating our heritage in a contemporary and forward-looking way.”
For more information on how British Land are transforming spaces in the Canada Water development, visit www.canadawater.co.uk
Tea Jurišić’s finished mural (left) and David Maker’s being painted (right), with Tea Jurišić inset
Cost of Living
Many residents are struggling with increases in the cost of living. You may be eligible for support that you are not claiming. Below are things you can do to help reduce your costs and increase your income. You can find more on our website: www.lambeth.gov.uk/costofliving
Check to make sure you’re not missing out on benefits
Cost of living support available now
Get help with food costs
Seek debt advice
Up to 7 million people in the UK are eligible for benefits but not claiming them. Use a benefits calculator to see whether you are one of them: https://www.gov.uk/benefitscalculators
Lambeth Council and local charities are here to help during the cost of living crisis.
There are also local benefits that can help you with paying council tax and housing costs. You can find out whether you are eligible on our website: www.lambeth.gov.uk/ extra-support
There are many places in Lambeth where you can access food in a crisis or a sit-down meal at a community centre. The Lambeth Larder website has a directory of the support available: https://www.lambethlarder.org/
Lambeth Council has agreed a £10 million package of vital support for those hit hardest by the cost of living crisis.
We can help you with:
If you’re currently in debt, we’d recommend you speak with one of the boroughs advice agencies: www.lambeth.gov.uk/getbenefits-advice
• Council tax support and rebates
• Access to benefits and grants
Get help with health costs
The NHS provides support for those on a low income who require health treatments that are usually paid for, including prescriptions, dental and eye treatments as well as transport to appointments. More details can be found: bit.ly/495zPPI
For further information visit our website lambeth.gov.uk/ costofliving
Improve the energy efficiency of your home and apply for discounts
You can register for an appointment with Groundwork, who work in partnership with the council. They can provide advice on decreasing your energy bills and improving the energy efficiency of your home: https://london.greendoctors.org. uk/
You can also contact StepChange on 0800 138 1111
• Making your home energy efficient, reducing your bills
• Access to Foodbanks and low-cost food
• Emergency Support Scheme - support for residents in an emergency, crisis or disaster
• Job and business start-up support
The Pharmacy First scheme also supports residents in receipt of means tested benefits with free, over the counter treatments for minor ailments in 33 pharmacies in the borough. More details can be found: bit.ly/3w4DvCX
• Holiday activities Emergency Support
Financial pressures can cause many residents anxiety, stress or depression. If you are concerned about your mental health, please speak to your local GP or health service. You can also contact Mind’s Information Line for details on support available near you by calling 0300 123 3393.
The Emergency Support Scheme helps Lambeth residents that are facing hardship, a crisis, emergency, or disaster. This includes struggling to pay bills or afford food.
Visit www.lambeth.gov uk/ESS for more information
Move to a social tariff
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Social tariffs are cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming some benefits. You can see information about the tariffs available to you on the Ofgem website: bit.ly/4briKS4
The council also has a range of support available to residents struggling with the cost of living. You can find out about support you might be entitled to and other information on our website: www.lambeth.gov.uk/costofliving
Century Sherry Vintage Ashtray by Lazy Home
This vintage ceramic ashtray features the embossed branding of “Double Century Sherry” by Pedro Domecq, a renowned Spanish sherry producer.
With its vibrant turquoise blue colour and detailed raised design, the ashtray showcases a building and tower, giving it a distinctive and nostalgic look.
This item is perfect for collectors of vintage barware or trinket dishes, it combines functionality with a piece of wine culture heritage. Whether used for its original purpose or as a decorative piece, it adds a touch of charm to any setting.
Price: £32
Available to buy online: www.lazyhome.co.uk
Are you tired of searching for top-quality meat that satisfies your taste buds? Look no further than the Proud Sow! With years of expertise and a passion for perfection, we believe in the art of butchery.
What sets us apart is our commitment to locally sourced products. We work directly with trusted farmers who share our dedication to ethical farming practices and superior animal welfare.
We take pride in creating a personal and welcoming experience for all our customers.
When it comes to your meat, settle for nothing but the best. Trust the Proud Sow to bring you the ultimate culinary adventure. Visit us today!
Proudsow.co.uk
86 Dulwich Village London SE21 7AQ 020 8693 6729
1 Ewhurst Road, Crofton Park London SE4 1AG 020 8690 3320
Kingsdale Foundation School
First Class and Top of the Class
‘Pupils achieve exceptionally well in a wide range of subjects and attain highly at GCSE and A level.’ Ofsted 2023
Applications for Sixth Form courses are now being accepted
Take advantage of the chance to visit Kingsdale Foundation School and see for yourself how we bring the best out of our students. A tour of Kingsdale Foundation School enables you to realise why we receive such glowing reports. In the Autumn term 2024 you will have just that opportunity as we will be holding Sixth Form Open Evenings for September 2025 entry.
Harnessing talent!
Kingsdale is a dynamic, exceptionally popular and progressive school that has invested £30m to develop an award-winning educational learning environment. In our specialist academic Sixth Form Campus, students study a combination of respected traditional, performing arts and creative A Levels in addition to alternative high value Level 3 courses. Our average class sizes are approximately ten in the Sixth Form. We also pride ourselves on our excellent links to the best higher education institutions in the world. A residential trip to Harvard and Yale in the USA is organised annually.
Scholarships in Mathematics and the Creative & Expressive Arts are on offer for gifted and talented candidates who meet our entry requirements. Scholars receive free individual or small group tuition provided by expert professionals to the value of ~£1,000 per annum. Prospective students are invited to come along to our Open Evenings to explore the fantastic opportunities and inspiring state-of-the-art facilities in our dedicated Sixth Form Centre. As our most recent Ofsted Report states : ‘ ‘Pupils are rightly very proud of their school. They really enjoy their learning and talk with enthusiasm about the school’s culture of mutual respect and inclusivity.’ Ofsted 2023
Our Year 12 Open Day dates for 2025 entry are as follows:
1.30-6.30pm Wednesday 16th October 2024
4.00-6.30pm Wednesday 6th November 2024
4.00-6.30pm Wednesday 27th November 2024
The amazing achievement of attaining 10A*s & 4A Grades between them at A level have enabled Eve, Ben, Rosa & Freya to study Classics, Philosophy, English at Cambridge University and Economics at Oxford respectively!
